Tennessee whitewater, Hiwassee River

9-8-2010Fished from 5:00 PM to about 6:30 PMpm and caught 7 rainbow trout up near powerhouse. Great place to fish. Says David

Did it in 8/8/2010 with son and grandson. Only dumped once! Not bad for a 75 year old. Water was refreshing! Too busy paddling to take pictures. Says Duane

Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that quite

a few of the sections here are not easy. The put-in is not too far from Athens, as you can see on the road map further down. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Appalachia Dam to Appalachia Powerhouse

section is one of them. The beautiful Great Smoky Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting some good exercise

and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. This section of Hiwassee River in Polk County is 4.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section.

Briefly about the general area: There is a good
hiking trail near Hiwassee River called the Unicoi Mountain Trail, and if you're stopping by from Turtletown, you won't be the only one. All the outdoors amusing things in the Great Smoky Mountains will keep you coming back repeatedly.